PACU RN
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health SouthPark Surgery Center

Registered Nurse - PACU (Charlotte, North Carolina)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 18 weeks

Job Overview

• Work setting: Ambulatory/Outpatient Surgery Center
• Patient age groups: Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Patient diagnoses: Eye and ENT patients
• Special procedures: Bone marrow transplants (BMTs), tonsils, adenoids, sinus, cataracts
• Unit census: Average 40 patients/day, 9 rooms/beds
• Unit closes on 11/25/2026 (required end date)
• No call or weekend requirements
• Float to other local ambulatory surgery centers in Charlotte area as needed (rarely)
• Scheduling: Per unit needs
• Orientation: 3 days on unit
• Scrubs provided
• No computerized system on unit

Shift Details

• 8-hour day shifts only (no nights)
• Shift times: 06:00 - 14:30 and 07:30 - 16:00 (mix of both)
• Options: 4x8 or 5x8 shifts available

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Current certifications: ALS, BLS (issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross), and PALS
• Experience in an outpatient setting
• Phlebotomy skills
• Knowledge and skills related to malignant hyperthermia protocol
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

• Experience in Pediatric PACU, Phase I and Phase II recovery
• Surgery cases: ENT, General, Ophthalmology
• ENT skills: Tonsillectomy care
• Ophthalmology skills: Cataract extraction/implant, eye trauma
• Pediatric patient management
• Respiratory skills: Airway assessment, oral/nasal airway placement
• Anesthesia types: General, Local, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC)
• Additional pre/post-op skills: Follow-up phone calls, 12-lead EKG/ECG, pre/post-operative procedures
• Medications: Emergency meds, narcotics/opioid analgesics, reversal agents

Important Notes

• RTO (Return to Office) after booking is NOT allowed and cannot be worked out onsite; excessive call-offs or RTO may lead to cancellation
• Must pass EKG competency exam with a minimum score of 82% (three attempts allowed)
• Candidate must pass color blindness testing within 1 year prior to start
• Drug screening: 9-panel within 6 months of start required
• Physical exam not required for this crisis profile
• Required immunizations and health screenings include:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or proof of past positive TB with documentation)
  • Measles (Rubeola) immunity or vaccination
  • Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella per standard requirements
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption (mask required if exempt)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months for clinical candidates
• Education verification for highest degree earned
• Photo ID (passport-style photo on white background, business attire) required for badge creation
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and compliance training modules (including medication safety, confidentiality, tobacco-free campus, annual compliance, and others as applicable)
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Clinical Education Checklist (for North Carolina travel candidates)
• Must complete Corp ID setup and I-Learn login within 24 hours of receiving credentials to avoid start delays
• Required to sign confidentiality and hospital policy acknowledgment forms

Additional Information

• No call or weekend shifts required
• Floating to other ambulatory surgery centers in Charlotte area may be required but is rare
• Scrubs provided onsite
• Unit does not use a computerized system

This position is ideal for RNs with ambulatory surgery experience seeking a travel contract in a fast-paced outpatient surgical setting with a focus on PACU care for a diverse patient population.